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Panda Express Opens New Location In North Brunswick

The restaurant and drive-thru opened at MainStreet NB, on the same campus as the proposed train station.

Their menu features the brand’s world-famous orange chicken
Their menu features the brand’s world-famous orange chicken (Courtesy of Garden Commercial)

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — Panda Express has opened a new restaurant with a drive-thru in North Brunswick.

The restaurant is located near the upcoming train station, at 2300 Route 1 in North Brunswick, MainStreet NB, a Garden Commercial development.

Michael Gartenberg, director of Garden Commercial, served as in-house representative for the 2,525-square-foot Panda Express lease; the tenant was represented by David Dunkelman of Soloff Realty.

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“High-quality fast-casual restaurant tenants like Panda Express are welcome additions to any retail development,” Gartenberg said.

“This growing brand is no exception at MainStreet NB, which features an evolving range of dining options.”

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Other food service tenants include Chipotle, Shake Shack, Panera Bread, and The Green Turtle Sports Bar and Grill.

MainStreet NB is also home to Costco and Target. Located on the 212-acre former Johnson & Johnson North Brunswick campus, the development includes a proposed NJ Transit rail station, a Courtyard by Marriott hotel, and office space.

Panda Express has more than 2,500 stores across the United States and is the largest family-owned and operated Asian restaurant chain in the country.

Their menu feature fresh, flavorful cuisine ranging from the brand’s world-famous orange chicken to health-minded Wok Smart selections.

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